EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to push for a negotiated solution to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
On September 4, the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Doha, Qatar, in an effort to promote a negotiated solution to Tehran’s nuclear program, as the deadline for the reimposition of sanctions draws near.
The meeting took place after the three European powers – the UK, Germany, and France (the E3) – informed the UN Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security Council on August 28 that “Iran has failed to significantly fulfill its commitments under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).” This triggered a 30-day window during which a new resolution must be adopted in order to continue sanction relief for Iran. The UN described this as the “last opportunity” to find a diplomatic solution before sanctions could be reinstated.
According to an anonymous EU official, Ms. Kallas met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Doha to discuss efforts to reach a negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. Key topics included the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) access to Iran’s nuclear facilities, as well as the status of the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
The E3, which are parties to the JCPOA, stated that they are willing to abandon plans to reimpose sanctions if Iran takes positive steps to address concerns regarding its nuclear program.
The landmark 2015 nuclear deal, signed under then-U.S. President Barack Obama, enabled Iran to be freed from international sanctions in exchange for sharply curtailing its nuclear program. However, the agreement nearly collapsed after current President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from the deal and reinstated harsh sanctions, including those targeting countries purchasing Iranian oil. In response, Iran gradually scaled back its commitments, causing talks to restore the agreement to stall.
Western countries have accused Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran has consistently denied, insisting that its nuclear program is entirely for civilian purposes.
Source: bnews.vn
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